1) Understanding of various water management issues is crucial as basis or
formulating effective and implementable solution especially related to water resources enhancement and demand management. 2) This assignment aimed at exposing students on certain water management issue by conducting survey to assess public awareness/opinion and analyzing secondary information/data. 3) This is a group project which should consist of FOUR or FIVE MEMBERS only. 4) Each group will be given one of the following titles. 5) The report should include the followings • Introduction: should describe the need of such study, objective, literature • Methodology: should describe the survey and observation methods, sample size and the questionnaire. Include statistics and calculations . • Results and discussion: should be supported by information/data to be obtained through survey/interview or/and observation and data collection • Conclusion and recommendation: highlight important findings and suggest actions/initiatives to overcome the problem or future work 6) The report should be between 15 to 20 pages (1.5 spacing). Submit in e-learning, in PDF format. 7) Provide your power point presentation also include interesting and informative presentation with infographics.
8) List your references correctly and provide the link if it’s from website.
Report submission date : 7th December 2024
SELECT ONE TOPIC
I. Should the Malaysia use more groundwater to meet future demand?
Perform detailed desk study and also survey from general public's opinion on the above topic. Discussion should include statistics on availability ( scientific data support) and from general survey involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs. II. Should the government increase water tariff toward full cost recovery ?. How can we optimize the efficiency and sustainability of our water supply and distribution system to minimize cost and environmental impact while ensuring reliable access to clean water ? Perform detailed desk study and also survey from general public's involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs /opinion on the above topic. III. Is Malaysia’s Water Law sufficient to control water pollution? Perform detailed desk study and also survey from general public's opinion and level of awareness on the above topic. Summarize Malaysia's water law related and the sectors related to water governance. Report in detail your steps taken to initiate the awareness. How is the effectiveness on before and after ? Involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs. IV. Transforming water use behavior for increasing water use efficiency. Discuss with case studies locally and abroad as example on the changes made and how it did/ did not make the difference. Also design a small experiment locally involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs report the outcome before and after. V. The future strategy for meeting demand will be on demand management as opposed to supply enhancement. Find at least five successful case studies globally. Compare all the case studies by tabulating the success factors and constraints. Perform detailed desk study and also survey from general public's opinion involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs on the above topic. VI. Investigating the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources. Explore the effects of climate change on water resources in a particular area. Analyse available historical data/ literatures and predictions, and assess how changing climate patterns are affecting water availability and quality. Conduct surveys involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs to understand how local communities are adapting to these changes and what measures they believe should be implemented. VII. Assessing the Efficiency of Water Conservation Programs Question: Evaluate the effectiveness of water conservation programs and policies implemented local authorities. analyse the impact of these initiatives on water consumption, conservation practices, and public awareness. Survey participants involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs to gauge their awareness of and participation in conservation efforts. VIII. Analysing the Role of Technology in Water Management: Investigate the role of technology in modern water management. Explore the use of smart meters, sensors, and data analytics in monitoring and optimizing water distribution. Conduct surveys involving diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs to gauge public awareness of these technologies and their willingness to adopt water-saving devices. IX. Investigating the Impact of Industrial Practices on Water Quality: Study the influence of industrial activities on the quality of water sources in a particular area. analyse potential pollutants and their effects on water quality. Conduct surveys with both industry representatives and local residents to understand concerns, regulatory compliance, and suggestions for mitigating water pollution. X. Analysing Water Scarcity and Access: Examine water scarcity and access challenges in selected location. analyse the factors contributing to water shortages and assess the socio-economic impact. Conduct surveys with local communities to gain insights into their daily struggles and their perspectives on potential solutions. XI. Assessing the Public Perception of Water Pricing: Investigate the public perception of water pricing policies and their impact on water consumption. analyse the cost structures and pricing mechanisms used by water providers. Conduct surveys to understand how consumers perceive water pricing, its fairness, and its influence on their water usage habits. Involve diverse group of stakeholders with widely varying needs XII. Analysing the Ecosystem Impact of Dam Construction: Study the environmental and ecological impacts of dam construction projects in a specific region. analyse the effect on aquatic ecosystems, river flow, and biodiversity. Conduct surveys with environmental organizations, local communities, and relevant authorities to assess concerns, benefits, and conservation efforts.